What Do You Call It?
Many times we use a specific brand name when referencing a product, such as Kleenex for tissue, Xerox for photocopy, etc. Seems some people, with a little too much time of their hands, have done a study of the great “Pop vs. Soda” debate. Here is a map displaying what term is used throughout the country, on a county basis. Check it out:
Names for Soft Drinks - Country Map
I, for one, call it a “Coke,” mostly likely since my aunt works for Coca-Cola and I was raised with only Cokes in the house. What about you? Vote below:
[UPDATE: Poll was lost when I transferred webhost...]
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May 28th, 2004 at 16:49:09
I am suprised how much of KY actually is coke. Though the Eastern side does not suprise me one bit. I too grew up calling it coke though my mom drank pepsi all the time.
May 28th, 2004 at 23:05:02
IT’S POP!!
May 31st, 2004 at 15:15:13
It’s a coke
Jun 1st, 2004 at 15:55:18
Wow — I blogged this very important information. And by the way — POP!
GHT
Jun 1st, 2004 at 21:14:21
Oh, no! Pop’s starting to run away with the lead. Come on, Coke people, I know you’re out there. The map says so!